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This 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera shows just 34k miles is a Turbo Look model that was acquired by the seller three years ago. Sold new in Texas in 1985, this example moved to Washington State in 2002, and finally Alberta, Canada in 2008. Power comes from the original 3.2L flat-six, which is mated to a 5-speed manual transaxle and according to the Turbo-Look Register, this car is #62 of 213 M491 Coupes made for the United States for the 1985 model year. More than $11k has been spent on maintenance within the last 7k miles, and recent service included a valve adjustment and oil change. This M491 Carrera is now offered with a clean Carfax report, a Porsche Certificate of Authority, records back to 2008, and an Alberta registration in the seller’s name.

Finished in White Gold (S6), the exterior features the factory M491 Turbo Look package, which adds 930 fender flares and spoilers front and rear. The seller reports that a full 3M-style paint protection system has been applied to the hood and fenders. Gold Metallic 16″ Fuchs wheels are mounted with Toyo Proxes tires, which show 2010 date codes but have only seen 2k miles of use.

The black leather interior features powered comfort seats which show wear on the side bolsters. The seller states that the clock works correctly and the air conditioning system has been converted to R134a. Modifications include a period head unit and speakers in the doors. 34,082 miles are shown on the 6-digit odometer, 600 of which were added by the seller during three years of ownership.

The 3.2L M930/21 flat-six made 207 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque when new. Service records date back to 2008 and the oil return tubes were reportedly replaced at 30k miles. At 32k miles, the engine received a new air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs and wires, timing cover gaskets, an oil line, and a new battery. A valve adjustment and oil change were done recently at 34k miles, and the alternator belt was also replaced.

Stamping *64F01164 can be seen above and corresponds to the CoA, confirming the engine as original. Records show more than $11k has been spent on maintenance within the last 7k miles.

At 32k miles, the shocks were replaced and the brake system was flushed. The 915/73 5-speed manual received a new shift coupling and the clutch was adjusted at 32k miles. Later, the gear oil was replaced at 34k miles.

The Porsche CoA shows the powertrain numbers and factory specification, including the Turbo Look package and color-matched wheels.

The recent Carfax displays no accidents or other issues, though there is a gap in reporting from 1985-2001.